Section 31J: Overview of certain powers of the court under other Acts

Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 · 1984 c. 42View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 4A: The Family Court

The powers of the family court include its powers under—

section 33 of the Senior Courts Act 1981 (powers exercisable before commencement of action);
section 34 of that Act (power to order disclosure or inspection of documents or property of non-party);
section 37 of that Act (power to grant injunction or appoint receiver);
section 39 of that Act (power to order documents to be executed or indorsed by nominated person);
section 70(1) and (2) of that Act (assessors);
section 57 of the County Courts Act 1984 (evidence of prisoners);
section 71 of that Act (powers as to payment of costs).

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